Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) is a chromosomal disorder due to 3 copies of chromosome 21, causing a number of developmental delays, medical and physical disabilities. Learning is one of the areas that is affected by the disorder. Children born with Down syndrome typically have delays in the area of gross and fine motor skills, thinking, short attention span, speech and language difficulties and sequencing. The following links and resources include information on tips and strategies for teaching children with Down syndrome for both parents and teachers.
5 tips for including students with Down syndrome in a general education classroom
10 things teachers should know about Down syndrome
Classroom strategies for Down syndrome students
Five instructional strategies for children with Down syndrome
Modifications for students with Down syndrome
Modifying your curriculum for individuals with Down syndrome
Quick tips for teaching students with Down syndrome in general education classes
Strategies for learning and teaching
Supporting the student with Down syndrome in your classroom
Teaching children with Down syndrome- 10 tips from a former teacher
Teaching children with Down syndrome to read
Teaching students with Down syndrome
Teaching tips: Special education children with Down syndrome
Tips for teaching students with Down syndrome
What students with Down syndrome want teachers to know
